

A Six Paragraph Essay

A Five Paragraph Essay
Introduction
Hook to grab the reader's attention.
* Vivid Imagery
* Interesting or surprising fact
* Quotation
* Question
* Retorical question
Necessary background information on topic.
Thesis and three main points.
Transitional sentence.
Supporting Paragraph # 1
Topic sentence about main point # 1
Supporting details
Transitional word or sentence
Supporting paragraph # 2
Topic sentence about main point # 2
Supporting details
Transitional word or sentence
Supporting paragraph # 3
Topic sentence about main point # 3
Supporting details
Transitional word or sentence
Conclusion
Summary
Restate thesis and main points
Closing remarks in the form of:
* Profound observation
* Suggestion
* Prophesy
So, What's Your Point?
Main Point
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Every Friday should be crazy hair day at school.
Example:
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Crazy hair day was a lot of fun this Friday
So What?
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Fun at school helps students feel like they belong to a community.
